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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than lamb.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while store-bought bread is more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring to combine.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Pour in water or broth to cover the ingredients, then bring to a boil.

Season with salt, black pepper, and spices, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Add chickpeas in the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Serve hot over pieces of flatbread, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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